City break in Shenzhen. Active leisure ideas for Shenzhen - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Shenzhen is an ideal destination for active travelers. Thanks to the variety of amusement parks, shopping malls, wonderful gardens and park areas, each and every tourist can choose a suitable place to relax and have fun. Nature enthusiasts should not ignore Shenzhen Safari Park. This large-scale zoo inhabited by representatives of African fauna is well-equipped and really beautiful. You can travel around the park only by a special car; the situation in Safari Park is so realistic that it creates a feeling of a true trip through the African savannahs.
The choice of luxury hotels is incredibly wide in Shenzhen, so even experienced tourists can get confused in their diversity. One of the most prestigious hotels is Grand Mercure Oriental … Open
Shenzhen is located in the south of China, near Hong Kong. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the country. The population of the modern metropolis is more than 10 million … Open
One of the main advantages of Shenzhen is a huge selection of shopping malls, so your vacation would be incomplete without doing shopping. First of all, be sure to explore Coastal City shopping complex. Besides attractive shopping pavilions, in the center, there is an excellent cinema and several cozy cafes. In front of the building is a beautiful square with benches and landscape decorations. Yitian holiday Plaza is also ready to offer visitors all the conditions for organizing interesting leisure. Among its attractive features are hundreds of fashion boutiques, as well as a great ice rink. KK Mall is an original mix of a variety of shops and incredibly attractive restaurants. It is equally appreciated by both shoppers and gourmets. One of the most popular nightlife facilities is Lili Marleen Club occupying an impressive building and featuring a stylish interior design.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Shenzhen and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Shenzhen
♥ Amusement park 'Donghu Park' Shenzhen, 6.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Happy Valley' Shenzhen, 11.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Window of the World' Shenzhen, 12.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Hong Kong Wetland Park' Yuen Long, 12.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Minsk World' Shenzhen, 15.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Donghu Park' Shenzhen, 6.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Happy Valley' Shenzhen, 11.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Window of the World' Shenzhen, 12.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Hong Kong Wetland Park' Yuen Long, 12.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Minsk World' Shenzhen, 15.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Shenzhen
♥ Water park 'Chimelong Water Park' Guangzhou, 93.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Chimelong Water Park' Guangzhou, 93.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Shenzhen from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Kowloon Walled City
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
Check on the map: Distance from Shenzhen center - 26 km.
Surprisingly, this tiny piece of land was inhabited by about 50 000 people. It housed more than 1 000 small factories, shops and schools, as well as a kindergarten, and even a nursing home. It was decided to settle an area because of the high crime situation. Today it's territory is occupied by the park. One of the first journalists who made the Kowloon area world famous, was Greg Gerard. He made a series of spectacular photographs of abandoned buildings. Today, many tourists come to Hong Kong specifically to take a walk on the roofs of the abandoned area and look into old houses that have been very lively until recently. …
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WET Pool
From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
Check on the map: Distance from Shenzhen center - 27.9 km.
The WET Pool is located on the 76th floor of the hotel, at an altitude of 211 meters. You can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the city streets and the lively port area while relaxing on the open platform. The luxury W Hong Kong hotel is very popular among luxury travelers. It has its own Spa. There is also a relaxation area with an outdoor Jacuzzi, in addition to the unique pool. It is important to note that only purified seawater is used to fill the pool and Jacuzzi in this hotel. …
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International financial center
From the series “The Highest Buildings in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Shenzhen center - 30 km.
International Finance Centre is a real godsend for shoppers. More than a quarter of the building, or rather, 22 floors are taken in by a variety of stores and shopping pavilions; ifc Mall itself occupies four floors of the building. A pleasant surprise is waiting for fans of riding on panoramic elevators and admiring views of the surrounding area. International Finance Centre is one of the few buildings in the world that uses double-deck elevators. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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Guide to your best city break in Shenzhen - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Shenzhen - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Shenzhen?' disappears immediately.